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Finding a percentageThis lesson presents finding a percentage by expressing the rate as a decimal and multiplying it by the base. Thus, we have three important terms to define when finding a percentage Rate: The rate is the percent Percentage: The result obtained when a number is multiplied by a percent Base: The base is the amount you are taking a percent of For instance,look at the following percent sentence: 40 % of 60 is 24 40% is the rate 60 is the base 21 is the percentage Example: Find 25 % of 100 25% = 0.25 Using a calculator, 0.25 times 100 = 25 Example: What number is 75% of 200? 75% = 0.75 Using a calculator, 0.75 times 200 = 150 Example: x is 20% of 80.What is x? 20% = 0.20 Using a calculator, 0.20 times 80 = 16 Still struggling with fractions? Get rid of your fears and frustrations once and for all! Buy my ebook. It offers a thorough coverage of fractions!  Need a Quick Answer to your Math Problems? Get an answer in 10 minutes or less from a math expert! Justanswer features top-notch math experts handpicked by personnel after they have taken and passed a rigourous math test and after their credentials have been verified by a third party
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